Total Crime Rate
13.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tern Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tern Close (WA8 9RQ) in the last 12 months was 13.0 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tern Close (WA8 9RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Grove House Court. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dragon Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birkdale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birkdale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shackleton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Claremont Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Windermere Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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